Whenever human skin is cut (except very superficially), a scar will form as part of the healing process. A scar is the end result of the biologic process of wound […]
Lasers Beyond Star Wars
At Elite Plastic Surgery our name can be a bit of a misnomer. After all, we perform many procedures that don’t require any surgery. Our Contour TRL laser peels are […]
Do Breast Lifts Decrease Breast Size?
Some women think that if they have a breast lift they will end up with not only higher, but smaller, breasts. This perception comes from the fact that a lift […]
Here’s Looking at You, Nose
Some things about your body or look can’t be changed. For instance, if you’d like to be taller really the only thing you can do is wear bigger heels. Or […]
Clearing the Tunnel — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
No doubt you’ve heard of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie being in some hot water for clogging up a tunnel going into a city whose mayor he didn’t like. He […]
MicroPeel Your Way to Merrier Holiday Skin
Everyone wants to look good for their holiday parties. At Elite we have a three-step process we call the MicroPeel that will do just that. What is a MicroPeel? Our […]
Test Your Skin Cancer IQ
While we are now heading into the winter months of Michigan, that doesn’t mean we still don’t need to think about skin cancer. Yes, it’s easy to think that skin […]
Don’t Be Giggly — Lift Those Arms
Having giggly upper arms is no fun. Not only can they be embarrassing when you’re at the pool or the lake, but they also keep you from wearing many of […]
Breast Reconstruction in Grand Rapids, MI
Fighting breast cancer is difficult enough. But its aftermath, where a woman has lost one or both of her breasts to mastectomy, can leave her feeling that she’s lost important […]
Weak Chins and Loose Necks
Weak chins. It’s not right that some people, through no fault of their own, simply have weak chins. We can’t all be Kirk Douglas, but a little definition there would […]
